Janitor Non Union (60966)

  • The Habitat Company
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Full Time

The Habitat Company, LLC is a leader in residential multi-family real estate management and development. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team as we continue to expand and develop our company nationwide. We are a multi-state organization of approximately 500 team members specializing in the asset management, property management and project management of market rate, affordable rentals, condominiums and commercial real estate.

At The Habitat Company, we believe that it is the quality and experience of our team members that make a difference. Our professional team provides us with the depth of talent and ability that is so crucial to our success.

The Habitat Company provides comprehensive compensation to our team members. In addition to wages, this position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401k, and other benefits offered through Habitat, detailed here:

The Janitor is responsible for maintaining the physical integrity of the property at all times. This involves insuring a safe and secure living environment for residents, visitors and staff. It is the duty of Janitor to follow all directives given by the Community Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conduct all business in accordance with The Habitat Company's policies and procedures, state and Federal Laws; e.g. OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing, etc.

  • Perform activities to maintain the continuity of essential environmental services in order to guarantee resident comfort and security.

  • Conduct building walk-downs daily and replace all burned out bulbs from hallways and stairwells and batteries in emergency lighting as needed

  • Maintain curb appeal of the property at all times

  • Trash-out vacant units within 48 hours

  • Strip and Wax assigned floors quarterly

  • Monitor supplies and advise supervisor of items needed as necessary

  • Attend company meetings when requested

  • Responsible for maintaining an accurate daily timekeeping record via our Paycom time keeping system

  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Preventative Maintenance/Safety:

  • Follows company guidelines in proper storage of chemicals maintaining Maintenance Data Sheets current and readily accessible

  • Must be aware of the condition of physical property throughout the property and must immediately report unsafe conditions; e.g., broken steps, open holes, broken/burned out exterior lights, broken door locks, inoperable smoke detectors, gas leaks

  • Instills a "safety first" attitude not only with maintenance but also with all residents

  • Follows company guidelines for wearing safety items

General:

  • Assists in custodial work, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning windows, etc., in common areas

  • Assists in grounds work when necessary

  • Participates in a standby emergency schedule for evening, weekend, and holiday coverage

  • Has knowledge regarding water and gas cutoffs, all apartments and fixtures cutoffs and sewer cleanouts

  • Assists in apartments move in and move out inspections

  • Complete unit trash-out within 48 hours

Qualifications

  • Excellent Customer Service skills

  • Experience stripping and waxing floors preferred

  • Experience working in Residential communities preferred

  • Full time maintenance or janitorial experience, or experience in related field

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required

Job ID: 488261181
Originally Posted on: 8/6/2025

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